Senior Flight Officer Cormus
Name Cormus Fletcher
Position Lead Support Craft Pilot
Rank Senior Flight Officer
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 23 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5' 7" | |
| Hair Color | Blond |
Family
| Father | Dr. Elias Fletcher (54) | |
| Mother | Dr. Marisol Fletcher (52) | |
| Sister(s) | Tamsin Fletcher (19) |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Cormus Fletcher is confident, energetic, and action-oriented, with a natural ease in high-risk environments. He thrives when given responsibility and space to operate independently, preferring hands-on problem-solving over prolonged deliberation. Years of flying support craft under variable conditions have made him comfortable making rapid decisions with limited information, often trusting instinct where others might hesitate. Socially, Cormus is approachable and informal, often relying on humor and confidence to bridge gaps quickly. While his demeanor can come across as cocky, it is typically grounded in genuine competence rather than arrogance. He respects skill and experience, particularly in pilots, engineers, and operators who have proven themselves under pressure. Despite his youth, exposure to frontier operations—especially in the Gamma Quadrant—has begun to temper his recklessness. He is learning when to push limits and when restraint is the smarter course, though this balance is still evolving. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: Cormus is easy to work with and quick to integrate into new crews. He builds rapport rapidly, particularly in environments where trust must be established through performance rather than rank. His confidence can be reassuring to others during stressful operations, and he tends to project calm even when situations deteriorate. In close working relationships, he is loyal and protective, especially toward crewmates he flies with regularly. He responds well to clear expectations and performs best when he understands the immediate goal. Cormus is receptive to mentorship, particularly from individuals who lead by example rather than authority. When he trusts someone’s judgment, he will follow their lead without hesitation. Weaknesses: Cormus’s confidence can occasionally mask uncertainty, leading him to take on responsibility before fully assessing long-term consequences. In interpersonal dynamics, this can manifest as overcommitment or a reluctance to admit when he is out of his depth. He is still learning to slow down and consult others rather than relying solely on instinct. Emotionally, Cormus avoids prolonged introspection, preferring action over discussion. This can make deeper emotional conversations uncomfortable, particularly in romantic or high-stakes personal relationships. He tends to deflect vulnerability with humor or bravado, which may create distance with those seeking emotional openness. |
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| Ambitions | Cormus Fletcher’s ambitions are rooted in freedom and growth rather than rank or recognition. Having completed his mandatory Starfleet service and experienced both structured and unregulated operational environments, he values autonomy above stability. His primary goal is to continue building a reputation as a reliable, adaptable support craft pilot capable of handling difficult assignments without external oversight. In the short term, Cormus seeks to expand his experience flying a wider variety of vessels and operating in increasingly complex environments. He is motivated by challenge and the opportunity to prove himself, particularly in situations where skill and judgment matter more than credentials. Longer term, Cormus hopes to find a crew or operation that offers both independence and continuity—allowing him to develop lasting professional and personal connections without sacrificing freedom. While he does not yet articulate this clearly, there is an emerging desire for belonging that goes beyond transient contracts, hinting at ambitions that extend beyond piloting alone |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Cormus maintains an active lifestyle shaped by his upbringing and piloting career. He continues to practice rock climbing whenever conditions allow, favoring difficult ascents that require focus and controlled movement. The discipline helps him manage stress and maintain physical readiness, mirroring the balance and coordination required in flight. He also spends time modifying and tuning small craft systems, often experimenting with handling characteristics and control responsiveness. This hands-on interest extends to simulators, where he runs high-risk flight scenarios for personal challenge rather than formal training. Socially, Cormus enjoys informal settings—shared meals, casual competition, and downtime spent trading stories with other pilots. He is drawn to environments where experience is valued over hierarchy, a preference reinforced by his time operating around New Ferenginar. |
| Personal History | Cormus Fletcher was born on Earth and raised primarily in South America, where his parents worked as professional geologists. His childhood was shaped by extended field expeditions into remote and often extreme environments, accompanying his parents through dense jungles, mountain ranges, and exposed geological formations. These early experiences fostered self-reliance, environmental awareness, and a comfort with physical risk that would later define much of his professional life. Growing up among South America’s varied terrain, Cormus gravitated toward physically demanding pursuits. Rock climbing became a favored activity, sharpening his balance and problem-solving skills, while hang gliding introduced him to controlled flight and the fundamentals of reading wind, momentum, and spatial conditions. These interests nurtured both his confidence and an intuitive understanding of movement through space. As a teenager, Cormus developed an interest in small vehicles and flight systems, teaching himself to pilot skiffs and operate remotely piloted drones. His willingness to push limits culminated shortly after his eighteenth birthday in a reckless stunt with friends that resulted in significant property damage. Presented with a choice between incarceration or mandatory enlistment in Starfleet, Cormus chose enlistment, recognizing the opportunity for training and structure. Entering Starfleet on the enlisted track, Cormus trained exclusively as a Support Craft Pilot, specializing in shuttle operations, auxiliary vessels, and short-range missions. He demonstrated strong aptitude in precision flying and close-quarters maneuvering. Though his confidence occasionally bordered on cockiness, his performance remained solid, and he completed his mandatory two-year service in good standing before electing not to reenlist. At the age of twenty, Cormus transitioned into civilian space as a licensed pilot. For the next several years, he worked independently throughout the Beta Quadrant, taking contracts as a support craft and utility pilot. His work included courier runs, cargo transfers, light escort duties, and hazardous retrieval operations, often flying aging or modified vessels without fleet-level support. These assignments sharpened his instincts and reinforced the importance of adaptability and mechanical awareness. Approximately a year into his privateer career, Cormus accepted a series of lucrative contracts that took him through the Bajoran wormhole into the Gamma Quadrant. There, he began operating in and around New Ferenginar, an independent Ferengi-established world that had formally seceded from Ferenginar following Grand Nagus Zek’s social and economic reforms. The planet had become a haven for traditionalist Ferengi interests and profit-driven ventures operating beyond the reach of revised Ferengi law. Working out of New Ferenginar exposed Cormus to a volatile but opportunity-rich environment. Contracts were often loosely regulated, payment terms aggressive, and expectations inconsistent. He flew support missions for Ferengi guilds, independent merchants, and unaffiliated trade outfits, including cargo transport, personnel movement, equipment delivery, and short-range escort work between New Ferenginar and surrounding systems. Clients prioritized profit and speed over safety margins, forcing Cormus to rely heavily on judgment and piloting skill. Operating in a region shaped by old Ferengi values and frontier conditions accelerated his professional maturity, tempering earlier recklessness with a growing respect for preparation and contingency planning. While still young, he learned quickly that mistakes in such an environment carried immediate financial and physical consequences. Now twenty-three years old, Cormus Fletcher continues to work as an independent support craft pilot, drawing on experience gained in Starfleet service, Beta Quadrant privateer operations, and Gamma Quadrant trade routes centered on New Ferenginar. Though early in his career, his exposure to diverse operational environments has given him a breadth of experience uncommon for his age, positioning him well for continued work with independent crews operating beyond formal fleet structures. |
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| Service Record | 2357 -Born on Earth. 2375–2377 (Ages 18–20) -Enlisted in Starfleet under mandatory service agreement. -Trained and served as Support Craft Pilot (enlisted track). -Operated shuttles and auxiliary vessels for personnel transport, cargo movement, and short-range missions. -Completed service obligation in good standing; elected not to reenlist. 2377–2378 (Age 20–21) -Transitioned to civilian space as a licensed pilot. -Began privateer work throughout the Beta Quadrant. -Contracts included courier runs, light escort duty, hazardous retrieval, and utility piloting. 2378–2380 (Age 21–23) -Accepted higher-paying contracts through the Bajoran wormhole into the Gamma Quadrant. -Operated extensively out of New Ferenginar, an independent Ferengi secessionist trade world. -Flew support missions for Ferengi guilds and independent trade outfits. -Gained experience operating under minimal regulation, inconsistent contracts, and frontier conditions. 2380 (Current) -Independent support craft pilot. -Seeking longer-term crew opportunities offering autonomy, challenge, and professional growth. |